The West Australian Football Commission is urging coaches and players across community football to shake the umpires’ hands before each junior game this coming weekend, in response to a 13 year old umpire being attacked.

Police are investigating the incident at a Thornlie-Maddington Under 11s game, which had to be called-off when tensions boiled over among parents and supporters.

WAFC CEO Gavin Taylor told Mornings with Gareth Parker, the behaviour is unacceptable.

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